Because a special coating is required to accept the ink, inkjet papers can normally be printed on only one side. Some manufacturers also make double-sided papers with coatings on both sides, but these are comparatively rare – and not available in many sizes or surface types. So, in most cases, it’s important to tell which side to print on so you can load paper correctly.

 

Because a special coating is required to accept the ink, inkjet papers can normally be printed on only one side. Some manufacturers also make double-sided papers with coatings on both sides, but these are comparatively rare – and not available in many sizes or surface types. So, in most cases, it’s important to tell which side to print on so you can load paper correctly.

Most photo printing papers have the manufacturer’s name (or some other identifier) printed on the rear surface, making it easy to tell which side to print on. However, many fine art papers – and papers supplied in larger-than-A4 sizes – lack such markings and it can be difficult to identify the printing side.

With most matte papers, choosing the whiter side of the paper is a good strategy. For glossy and semi-gloss papers, touch a corner with a slightly moistened finger (NOT wet). The coated surface is more likely to feel slightly sticky than the uncoated one.
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